By the end of Stage 1, students ask questions and use known facts, objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems and develop mathematical fluency. They link mathematical ideas and use appropriate language and diagrams to explain strategies used.
Students count, order, read and write two- and three-digit numbers and use a range of strategies and recording methods. They use mental strategies and concrete materials to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and solve problems. Students model and describe objects and collections divided into halves, quarters and eighths. They associate collections of Australian coins with their value. They use place value to partition numbers. Students describe and continue a variety of number patterns and build number relationships. They relate addition and subtraction facts for sums to at least 20.
Students estimate, measure, compare and record using informal units for length, area, volume, capacity and mass. They recognise the need for formal units of length and use the metre and centimetre to measure length and distance. They use a calendar to identify the date and name and order the months and the seasons of the year. Students use informal units to compare and order the duration of events and tell the time on the half- and quarter-hour. They identify, describe, sort and model particular three-dimensional objects and two-dimensional shapes. Students represent and describe the position of objects and interpret simple maps.
Students collect, organise, display and interpret data using lists, tables and picture graphs. They recognise and describe the element of chance in everyday events.
Here are useful links to tips on how you can help your Year 1 child learn at home:
- Sites using number, shapes, pattern and geometry
- Literacy and Numeracy Tips (also in community languages)
- Everyday Numeracy K-4 video (also in community languages)
- Five ways to build your child's numeracy skills (also in community languages)
- Mathematics K-6 parent support document (PDF 186KB)
Here are useful links with tips on how you can help your Year 2 child with their early numeracy skills:
- Sites using number, shapes, pattern and geometry
- Literacy and numeracy tips (also in community languages)
- Everyday numeracy K-4 video (also in community languages)
- Five ways to build your child's numeracy skills (also in community languages)
- Parents count too pamphlets (also in community languages)